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Defence Current Affairs 22 November 2024
India, Australia firm up air-to-air Refuelling Arrangement
- India and Australia have firmed up an arrangement to enable the air forces of the two countries to carry out air-to-air refuelling, a move expected to increase the Indian military’s reach in the Indo-Pacific region, officials said.
- An implementing arrangement on air-to-air refuelling was also exchanged between both the countries, which would strengthen the interoperability between the two air forces, marking a significant step forward in bilateral relationships, the defence ministry said.
- Under the agreement, the RAAF’s KC-30A Multi-Role Tanker Transport will be able to refuel Indian aircraft that have entered airspace near Australia. It remains unclear whether Australian aircraft will receive the same courtesy when they enter the eastern Indian Ocean.
- The Indian Air Force currently refuels from ageing Ilyushin-78 airborne tankers, which may not be interoperable with the RAAF’s more modern fighters.
- RAAF Deputy Chief Air Vice-Marshal Harvey Reynolds signed the arrangement in New Delhi at the Australia-India air staff talks.
Fired Intermediate-range Missile
- Russia fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile, not an ICBM, during an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday, a US official told Reuters, contradicting the official account from Ukraine.
- Russia fired an intermediate-range ballistic missile, not an ICBM, during an attack on the Ukrainian city of Dnipro on Thursday, a US official told Reuters, contradicting the official account from Ukraine.
- Speaking in a televised address, Putin justified the attack as a response to Ukraine’s use of US and British-supplied missiles to strike Russian territory earlier in the week. He warned that Russia would retaliate “decisively and in kind” against any further strikes, even hinting at targeting NATO nations supplying such weapons.
- The Oreshnik is part of Russia’s growing hypersonic arsenal. It is an intermediate-range ballistic missile capable of travelling up to 5,500 kilometres (3,400 miles), carrying either conventional or nuclear warheads. The missile is reportedly based on Russia’s RS-26 Rubezh missile model, an experimental system designed for both conventional and nuclear payloads. Putin described it as a response to the US deployment of similar intermediate-range ballistic missiles in Europe.
- Meanwhile, US officials, speaking anonymously, downplayed the long-term significance of the missile, noting that Russia likely has only a limited number of these experimental weapons. However, the attack has heightened concerns about the war’s trajectory, with UK Defence Secretary John Healey describing the situation as “a serious moment” and accusing Russia of escalating attacks on civilian and energy infrastructure.
- The missile strike comes as the Biden administration approved Ukraine’s use of longer-range Western missiles inside Russia. This decision, criticised by Moscow, coincides with reports of North Korean troops bolstering Russian forces in the conflict zone.
DRDO Organises 11th Asian Fire Protection Inspection Council Meet
- The 11th Asia Fire Protection Inspection Council (AFIC) Meet, organised by the Centre for Fire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES), DRDO in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), commenced in New Delhi on Nov 21, 2024.
- ire, Explosive and Environment Safety (CFEES), DRDO in collaboration with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII), commenced in New Delhi on Nov 21, 2024. The AFIC is the Fire Protection organisation of 11 Asian countries for technical exchange and fostering of knowledge in the field of fire safety for development of Asian Fire Protection Technologies and Standards.
- The AFSE 2024 is being held as a Focused Show at India Industry Expo 2024, where Republic of Korea is participating as Country Partner. The expo is aimed at bringing key stakeholders from the Fire Safety technology industry under a platform to showcase advanced technologies and products for the fire safety and protection in India.
- CFEES is holding three events concurrently under one roof, and has taken the challenge to bring all fire safety researchers, academicians, decision makers, users, professionals and industries at common platform. The event aligns with several key objectives, like encouraging innovation and self-reliance, building advanced capabilities, fostering industry collaboration, promoting technology transfer and domestic manufacturing, and strengthening national security.
Netanyahu’s Arrest Sought By International Criminal Court
- Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Thursday that the arrest warrant issued against him by the International Criminal Court over his conduct during the Gaza war would not stop the country from defending itself, reported news agency AFP.
- Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant face charges of “war crimes” and “crimes against humanity” for their actions in Gaza.The Israeli PM stated that the ICC which was established to protect human rights had become “an enemy of humanity” and called their decision a “dark day in the history of nations”.He also denied the allegations made by the international body as “utterly baseless”.Israel has been engaged in a conflict in Gaza since October 7, 2023, when a cross-border attack by Hamas militants resulted in the deaths of 1,206 people, mostly civilians, according to an AFP tally of Israeli official figures.
- Their retaliatory campaign over the past year has led to the deaths of 44,056 people in Gaza, most of them civilians, according to figures from the Hamas-run health ministry which the United Nations considers reliable.
- UN agencies have warned of a severe humanitarian crisis in Gaza, with the potential for famine due to shortages of food and medicine.
50 Killed, Dozen Injured In Latest Attack On Shia Muslims In Pakistan
- Gunmen opened fire on passenger vehicles carrying Shiite Muslim civilians in northwest Pakistan on Thursday, killing at least 50 people, and injuring 20 others. The attack is one of the deadliest in the region in recent years, according to police.
- The militants ambushed the vehicles in the Kurram district of restive Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province bordering Afghanistan, which has witnessed deadly sectarian clashes between Sunni and Shiite Muslims in recent months. No group has claimed responsibility for the assault till now.
- The vehicles were traveling in a convoy from Parachinar to Peshawar, the capital of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa when gunmen opened fire, the officials said. Rescue authorities said 50 people, including eight women and five children, and 20 others were killed in the attack. Most of the victims belonged to the Shia community, they said.
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- What was the purpose of the Indian Air Force’s test of BHISHM portable cubes
at Agra?
A. To test a new fighter jet.
B. To assess air quality in urban areas.
C. To evaluate the effectiveness of a portable hospital for emergencies.
D. To demonstrate the use of drones for medical deliveries.
ANSWER: C - What does the Indian Army’s latest innovation, a hexacopter drone armed
with a machine gun, represent?
A. A breakthrough in space technology.
B. A step towards enhancing border security.
C. A new method for agricultural surveillance.
D. Development in renewable energy sources.
ANSWER: B - What event is Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited (MDL) celebrating on May 14, 2024?
A. Launching a new warship
B. Completing a major infrastructure project
C. Celebrating its 250th Foundation Day
D. Introducing a new research institute
ANSWER: C - The __ edition of Exercise ‘DHARMA GUARDIAN’ held in 2024.
A. 4th
B. 5th
C. 6th
D. 7th
ANSWER: B - Full Form of ‘SAMAR’ is
A. System for Advance Manufacturing Assessment and Rating
B. System for Array Manufacturing Assessment and Rating
C. System for Advance Manufacturing Assessment and Rate
D. None
ANSWER: A - Where is the world’s highest battlefield, Siachen Glacier, located?
A. Near the Indo-Pak Line of Control
B. On the Indian Peninsula
C. In the Southern Naval Command (SNC) region
D. In the Indian Search and Rescue Region (ISRR)
ANSWER: A - Manufacturing Facility For Production Of Airbus C295 Aircraft To Come Up
In___.
A. New Delhi
B. Chennai
C. Vadodara
D. Noida
ANSWER: C - On 1 Apr 1954, the President’s Colours Were Presented To The IAF By Which
President Of India?
A. Rajendra Prasad
B. V.V. Giri
C. Radhakrishanan
D. Pratibha Singh Patil
ANSWER: A - Ex GARUDA SHAKTI, IND-INDO CORPAT, IND-INDO BILAT Conducted b/w India &
A. Qatar
B. Sri Lanka
C. Indonesia
D. Maldives
ANSWER: C - SIMBEX Series Of Exercises Began In 1994 And Were Initially Known As
A. Exercise Lion King
B. Exercise Asia King
C. Exercise Jungle King
D. None of the above
ANSWER: A - WNC Is In
A. Mumbai
B. Kochi
C. Chennai
D. Panaji
ANSWER: A - Northrop Grumman Is The Defence Manufacturing Company Of Which
Nation?
A. USA
B. UK
C. Israel
D. Russia
ANSWER: A - The Unending Game Book Is Written By
A. Vikram Sood
B. Shivshankar Menon
C. Ravi Shastri
D. Salman Rushdie
ANSWER: A - What Is The Capital Of Andorra?
A. Maseru
B. Andorra la Vella
C. Yamoussoukro
D. Addis Ababa
ANSWER: B - “The School for Good Mothers ” Book Is Written By
A. Jessamine Chan
B. Beatrice Hitchman
C. Hew Strachan
D. Nikki May
ANSWER: A - Lal Bahadur Shastri National Academy of Administration Is In
A. H.P
B. U.P
C. U.K
D. M.H
ANSWER: C - “Discipline and united action are the real sources of strength for the nation.” Said By
A. Gandhi Ji
B. Lal Bahadur Shastri
C. Pt. Nehru
D. Gopal Krishna Gokhale
ANSWER: B - PVSM Stands For
A. Param Vishisht Seva Medal
B. Param Vishisht Sainik Medal
C. Param Vishishthtm Seva Medal
D. None
ANSWER: A - Commodore Rank Of Indian Navy Is Equivalent To Which Rank Of IAF?
A. Air Commodore
B. Air Marshal
C. Wing Commander
D. Major
ANSWER: A - The Wings of Fire Book Is Written By
A. APJ Kalam
B. Shivshankar Menon
C. Ravi Shastri
D. Salman Rushdie
ANSWER: A
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